ArminxReader - My Best Friend

Chapter 7

Ok, I want all of you to remember you can picture someone else as your parents if you feel they don't fit the picture, because with the contents of this next chapter I would hate to see my parents in a situation like this. So, that is what I personally prefer. Because this is a sad truth with a lot of families that face an abusive step parent/parent, man or woman, it's hard. So just be aware of the contents of this chapter if you are sensitive to this kind of thing. Also if you don't ship something that's fine idc, but I DONT NEED TO HEAR IT.

Armins POV...

I eventually took control of my nerves, and quit my worrying as I gathered myself in front of the mirror. I sucked it all up like I did my whole life, and decided to retire from the bathroom. I had already missed the start of class, so I had walked in unpunctual to sit in my seat. I sat in the back of the room in hopes to not draw any unwanted attention to myself, and made a point to keep my mouth shut after that whole fiasco in the hallway. I also couldn't afford to attend to the teacher's lecture today, I had more important things to think about. Frankly, I couldn't give a shit about English imperialism, I had already read a whole text on that subject a couple of times, so I had no need to pay attention anyway. Any question she could possibly ask, I would know, my knowledge was probably exceeding to hers anyhow.

I needed time to reflect, and to try to find a way keep myself in check for the remainder of the school day. Too long had I waited to return home, but I wasn't counting on seeing (Y/N) here like this at least. I knew I might run into people I used to be in acquaintance with, but I made a point to find out which high school she was registered for and decided to sign up for the latter. Obviously, that didn't work out the way I planned. I couldn't believe I didn't see her at all yesterday or today until just now. How stupid could I be? She probably knew I was here the whole time, I can't imagine what was she thought when she realised who I was.

I felt so incredibly guilty for it, it was killing me, I knew how hard she took my death. I couldn't imagine the shock she had, and that is the particular reason why I felt so much confusion. If it really was such a sight, I still couldn't figure out why she was so calm when she reached down her hand to me. She seemed so... different than when I knew her. She probably thought the same thing for me, we're both are older now after all, we've both grown and matured. But, there is something about the way she carries herself, the way she talked, the way she spoke to the guy that attacked me, the mere fact that she kicked his ass and immediately swooped in and saved me was enough reason to feel suspicious. I never thought she was so rugged, I knew she would always try to help me, I just never imagined she'd be like that. I don't know, maybe she really has changed a lot from the time I knew her, and I wish I could get to know it.

There was a hope in me that I would get to see her at least once while I resided in my hometown for a while, but, I knew I couldn't interact with her and that's what tore me apart. Part of me is almost pleased that she saw me, now I have an excuse to speak with her. We can't ignore eachother now, especially after what just happened.

I suspect she'll be anticipating speaking to me, after all (Y/N) has a right to some sort of explanation. She deserves it more than anyone. Thinking about talking to her scares me, and makes me happy at the same time, I would like to get another look at her face, and what's all different now. Even I couldn't deny that, at least in my opinion, that she is attractive. Thinking about her just made me wonder, I wondered everything about her. How her family is doing, how she's been feeling lately, what she's been doing. More than anything I wanted an excuse just to see her face.

"You, in the back there."

I suddenly popped my head up from my hand, and saw the teacher pointing my way, and pointing to the board with her opposing hand. More than a few other students instantly glanced back at me on first reaction.